The Minister of Chance is a fantasy drama series written and produced by Dan Freeman of Radio Static. The Minister of Chance first appeared in Doctor Who webcast '' Death Comes to Time'', played by

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. The series won the 2013 Parsec Award for Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Short Form). Stars of the audio drama series included

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Paul McGann Paul John McGann (; born 14 November 1959) is an English actor. He came to prominence for portraying Percy Toplis in the television serial '' The Monocled Mutineer'' (1986), then starred in the dark comedy '' Withnail and I'' (1987), which wa ...

and

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. In 2014 a live action short was filmed based on The Prologue of the audio series, starring

and

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. It was funded by the series' international fanbase. Soon after a Kickstarter campaign began in the hope of securing funding for episode one of a Minister of Chance movie. Crowdfunding for the movie was unsuccessful, with only half of the required funds being pledged. The audio series was remastered in late 2020 and released as a series of 10 minute episodes. A novel of the series was announced in 2022 by American publisher Arcbeatle Press.

Audio Series (2011-2013)

Synopsis

In a world far from our own, Ambassador Durian of Sezuan (Paul McGann) is dispatched on a peace mission to the primitive island nation of Tanto, but things take a turn for the very, very sinister. In a nearby Inn, a mysterious stranger (Julian Wadham as the titular Minister) appears, then disappears through a miraculous portal in the forest (he “knows the formula for doors”). The inquisitive teenage barmaid, Kitty (Lauren Crace) follows him, with no shoes and only her superhuman strength to keep her company. Another world awaits, where they will be forced into an alliance to save the Universe, and beyond.

Episodes

Cast

* The Minister of Chance -

Julian Wadham Julian Neil Rohan Wadham (born 7 August 1958) is an English actor of stage, film and television. He was educated at Ampleforth College and the Central School of Speech and Drama, third son of Rohan Nicholas Wadham DFC and Juliana Wadham, née ...

* Kitty -

Lauren Crace Lauren Rose Crace (born 25 May 1986) is an English actress and radio presenter, known for her portrayal of Danielle Jones in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' from 2008 to 2009. Early life The daughter of contemporary writer Jim Crace and Pa ...

* Professor Canta -

* Durian -

* The Witch Prime -

* The Sage of the Waves -

Tamsin Greig Tamsin Margaret Mary Greig (; born 12 July 1966) is an English actress, narrator and comedian. She played Fran Katzenjammer in the Channel 4 sitcom '' Black Books'', Dr Caroline Todd in the Channel 4 sitcom '' Green Wing'', Beverly Lincoln in ...

* The Summer King -

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Short film (2014)

Synopsis

Another world: Kitty is a barmaid at the Traveller's Rest in the occupied city of Tantillion. One night, a stranger walks in, and through a door and over the Frost Bridge between worlds - and Kitty follows him.

Cast

* Durian -

* The King -

* Major Apper - Simon Bugg * Spider Guard - Beccy Meany * The Spider - Richard Oliver * Princess Didi - Scribble * Segway Rider - Lee Oulton

Novel (2022)

Synopsis

“I know the formula for doors,” says the Minister, vanishing through the one he has just created in mid air. Teenage barmaid Kitty isn’t the sort to be dismissed easily, though. Armed only with her bad attitude, foul mouth and mysterious strength, she follows him through the glowing doorway, onto the frost bridge between worlds, and into adventure.

References

External links

* {{Doctor Who 2010s audio plays Doctor Who spin-offs